The Hunchback of Notre Dame
1996 · Movie · G · 91 min · ★ 7.1 · 77% critics
Quasimodo, a secluded bell-ringer, dreams of leaving his tower but faces strong opposition from the judge who guards him and controls his world. When he ventures outside, he meets a brave, compassionate woman who challenges power and cruelty, drawing attention to a dangerous conflict in the streets of Paris.
Based on The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Also known as Walt Disney's The Hunchback of Notre Dame
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Details
- Years
- 1996
- Release date
- 1996-06-21
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
- Runtime
- 91 min
- Max quality
- HD
- Critic score
- 77/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.1/10 (5,363 votes)
- Box office
- $325,338,851
- Budget
- $70,000,000
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a darker, emotionally driven Disney story set around Notre Dame and a defiant outsider, with strong atmosphere and a compelling antagonist; Not for you if you prefer lighter, straightforward kids musicals like Oliver & Company or Tarzan.
Pros: dark, mature atmosphere; stunning, colorful animation; memorable villain presence | Cons: some songs feel overdone; crowded cast; tonal maturity can divide
Themes
- dance
- paris, france
- based on novel or book
- judge
- sword
- obsession
- mockery
- ugliness
- cathedral
- cartoon
- villain
- musical
- +10 more
Awards & recognition
- Satellite Award — Best Animated or Mixed Media Feature · 1997
- Academy Award — Best Original Musical or Comedy Score · 1997 · nominated
- Annie Award — Best Animated Feature · 1996 · nominated
Cast & crew
Tom Hulce
as Quasimodo (voice)
Demi Moore
as Esmeralda (voice)
Kevin Kline
as Phoebus (voice)
Tony Jay
as Frollo (voice)
Charles Kimbrough
as Gargoyle Victor (voice)
Mary Wickes
as Gargoyle Laverne (voice)
Jason Alexander
as Gargoyle Hugo (voice)
Paul Kandel
as Clopin (voice)
Mary Kay Bergman
as Quasimodo's Mother (voice)
David Ogden Stiers
as Archdeacon (voice)
Directed by Gary Trousdale, Kirk Wise